Norco and Itching: What Users Say

• Joh...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 26, 2020

For Back Pain "I screwed up my back pretty bad in 1993. The older I get, the worse the pain gets. Surgery is not an option. Used to get Watson and Qualitest brand acetaminophen/hydrocodone for the pain. It worked great. Then the pharmacies switched to Mallinckrodt. It either didn't work, made me itch, or gave me severe breathing problems depending on the lot number. My doctor switched me to Percocet. It didn't work at all! Then I checked the manufacturer, Mallinckrodt. If you can find a pharmacy that doesn't use Mallinckrodt, run, do not walk, to that pharmacy. I've had it with Mallinckrodt."

• Rea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 13, 2021

For Pain "With brand Norco or Watson Hydrocodone at one a day, I experienced occasional itchy nose, occasional mild nausea, occasional constipation. Now at six Mallinckrodt brand Hydrocodone, I have no side effects. Along with minimal pain relief. Billions of dollars are being spent on these inferior drugs. People's money, insurance companies, taxpayers' money in the trash, and people suffering! What a joke the FDA is. Time for a federal lawsuit against the FDA and Mallinckrodt, as well as anyone else who stood by while this is going on. This is not the solution to a few bad apples that misuse/abuse their medication. There are many more people who have been using it responsibly, and it's not hard to distinguish the addicts from the people who want to be able to live their lives without agony and depression from constant pain. It may be sad when abusers overdose, but it's worse when honest, deserving patients give up due to no pain relief."

• Bra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 5, 2015

For Back Pain "I take hydrocodone 10mg/325mg of acetaminophen. I have bulging discs in my lower back on my spine and they hit certain nerves. I have had a great experience with this medicine. I don't have any side effects except for some itching. It allows me to function and continue to work a fast-paced job where I'm on my feet. You just have to be careful to not take more than prescribed because most people don't realize how addicting it can be. Read the papers that you get from the pharmacy and ask questions. If used correctly, this drug is very beneficial."

• Ree...
• March 15, 2016

For Pain "I had surgery to repair a torn labrum in my left hip, as well as severe damage to my cartilage. It was an incredibly painful surgery and was prescribed the 10/325 hydrocodone (Norco) for my pain. One tablet every 4-6 hours the first 2 weeks post-op helped incredibly with the pain. I was given another prescription for the same thing for my PT (lasting 4-6 months post-op). I no longer took them regularly, only before/after PT, which could be incredibly painful. 1-2 tablets did the job, providing incredible relief from pretty severe pain. The only negative side effect I experienced was itching, particularly when I would take 2 tablets (20 mg). However, 2 tablets provided wonderful pain relief and also relaxed me mentally. Thumbs up."

• Chr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 1, 2019

For Back Pain "I have had fibromyalgia and RA, as well as depression, anxiety, low vitamin D levels, migraines, and chronic fatigue syndrome. My doctor asked if I wanted 10/325 Norco or 5 mg Percocet. The Norco worked better and was less sedating and itchy. I know from the dentist I need 10-20 mg Percocet. Norco keeps me awake, functioning (out of bed, I’m disabled), but lets me get up and move around, also less addictive. I also take Cymbalta, Topamax, Xanax, Lunesta, Adderall, Norco, Soma, etc."

• bur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2024

For Pain "I have been prescribed Norco for kidney infections, painful UTIs, and kidney stones. Norco works well. Side effects include itching, some constipation, and drowsiness. Benefits include managing pain to a tolerable level. I know when my stones were passing and during my infections that this medication was a godsend."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 26, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have gout in my right foot, both legs and feet are swollen. My back has a damaged disc, one is pressing on my nerve. It comes around the right side to the front down to my groin-very painful. I can't even walk, feel like someone kicked me there. Then it goes down my leg to my big toe. My neck has four discs that keep me from turning my head, it causes migraines that make my eyes tear up. I was in an accident that damaged my neck and back-hit by a truck from behind, and it traumatized my neck and back. My hands have degenerative disease. The Norco 10/325 brand name works very well. It didn't make me feel like I was high or dizzy, it didn't hurt my stomach. I have colitis, it goes right to the pain and I walk better, use my hands, and think on my own. The generic brand made me itch and break out in hives and sent me to the hospital for shortness of breath. I went to pain management and had epidural injections, didn't help."

• Mam...
• October 22, 2016

For Pain "Works better than morphine after surgery. Dilapid gave me a migraine. Other narcotics made me itchy. This takes pain away and leaves me a bit relaxed, so I can get some rest."

• big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2012

For Back Pain "Still have pain, and I itch all day and night."